1st - 5th Grade Measuring Temperature Activities : Page 2

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

Use playing cards to learn about temperature as well as positive and negative integers in this fourth grade math game.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

This Christmas plate features your child's favorite holiday things through drawings. Make a Christmas plate with your child this holiday season.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

Help your curious kid cut through the clutter and collect the facts with a simple and fun science foldable.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.